Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Samsung Announces Faster SD and MicroSD Cards for Smartphones

Samsung has just
announced it will launch new SD and microSD cards for smartphones and
other devices, sometime later this month. The PRO Plus and EVO Plus
memory cards will be available in different size capacity.

For example, Samsung's new PRO Plus memory card will
be aimed at customers who are looking to store and transfer
professional-grade photos and 4K UHD video content created from
top-notch DSLRs, smartphones, tablets and action cameras.

According to Samsung they feature high read and
write speeds of up to 95MB/s and 90MB/s, respectively. Both PRO Plus SD
and microSD cards comply to UHS-I Speed Class 3 and Speed Class 10
performance levels. The PRO Plus memory cards come in 64GB and 32GB
storage capacities.

Next in line, the EVO Plus memory cards will also be
available in SD and microSD form factors. They are meant to “meet the
ever-increasing content creation and storage demands” of those who use
smartphones, tablets, compact cameras and full HD camcorders.

They will be available for purchase worldwide starting this month

Samsung states that the EVO Plus has a read and
write speeds up to 80MB/s and 20MB/s, respectively, which should provide
UHS-I Speed Class 1 and Speed Class 10 performance.

The EVO Plus cards will be available for purchase in
32GB, 64GB and 128GB storage capacities. The South Korean company
states that the 128GB version of EVO Plus card is capable of storing up
to 10,940 photos, 30,670 songs or 980 minutes of full HD video
recording.

Moreover, Samsung also confirmed that all SD card
models from PRO Plus, PRO, EVO Plus and EVO lineups have been especially
developed to support any device with an SD or microSD card slot,
regardless of OEM brand.

“Samsung is following through on our promise to deliver
next-generation memory cards that have even faster speeds and higher
memory storage volume that will enhance consumer satisfaction level and
solidify Samsung’s branded memory business leadership,” said Un-Soo Kim,
Senior Vice President of Branded Product Marketing, Memory Business at
Samsung Electronics. “With the increase of 4K UHD enabled devices and
market needs for memory capacity, the PRO Plus and EVO Plus lineups are
optimized solutions that will meet today’s user expectations.”

Samsung’s new PRO Plus is equipped to handle storing and transferring
professional-grade photos and 4K UHD video content created from
high-end DSLRs, smartphones, tablets and modern action cameras. With its
higher read and write speeds of up to 95MB/s and 90 MB/s, respectively,
the PRO Plus SD cards and microSD cards satisfy both UHS-I Speed Class 3
(U3) and Speed Class 10 performance levels.

The PRO Plus lineup comes in 64GB and 32GB storage capacities to meet
the rising demand for large data and high-quality storage volumes. The
64GB PRO Plus memory card can record approximately 110 minutes of 4K UHD
video or 490 minutes of Full HD video in action cameras or DSLR cameras
without the need to change or replace the memory card.

The new EVO Plus memory cards are also available in SD and microSD
form factors, and are equipped to meet the ever-increasing content
creation and storage demands of smartphone, tablet, compact camera and
Full HD camcorder users. The EVO Plus has read and write speeds up to
80MB/s and 20MB/s, respectively, which provide UHS-I Speed Class 1 (U1)
and Speed Class 10 performance, boasting a much more advanced read
performance compared to the existing EVO lineup. The EVO Plus cards are
capable of storing and transferring Full HD video content and mobile
applications, and provide an ideal solution for users who frequently
store and send them through their smartphones, tablets and recording
devices.

The EVO Plus cards are available in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. With the
highest capacity among the bunch, the 128GB version of EVO Plus card can
store a maximum of 10,940 photos, 30,670 songs or 980 minutes of Full
HD video recording.

Among the PRO Plus and EVO Plus cards, the SD cards are equipped with
upgraded Samsung 5-proof features, which include waterproof,
temperature proof, X-ray proof, magnetic proof and shock proof
protection. Both Plus memory card lineups can now withstand 72 hours of
being submerged in seawater, which is 48 more hours of improvement from
that of existing products.

All SD card models from PRO Plus, PRO, EVO Plus and EVO lineups are
designed to be compatible with any device with an SD or microSD slot,
regardless of OEM brand and are guaranteed to survive operating
temperatures from -25°C to 85°C (-13°F to 185°F) and non-operating
temperatures from -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F). Data stored in the
cards will not be affected by X-rays and will resist up to 15,000 gauss
magnetic force – the equivalent of a high-field MRI scanner. The PRO
Plus and EVO Plus microSD cards also come with waterproof, temperature
proof, X-ray proof and magnetic proof protection.

Samsung will offer the new microSD cards in May 2015 with SD cards to
follow, further strengthening its presence in the global memory market,
including Korea, the United States, China, Europe and other regions.